Empowerment For Evangelism and Ministry

Empowerment for evangelism and ministry through prayer:

_Biblical Foundations_

1. Acts 1:8 - Receive power through the Holy Spirit.

2. Matthew 28:18-20 - Jesus' Great Commission.

3. Ephesians 6:18-20 - Prayer for boldness.

_Prayer Strategies_

1. Ask for power: Seek Holy Spirit's empowerment (Acts 1:8).

2. Intercede for others: Pray for salvation and growth (Rom 10:1).

3. Claim God's promises: Stand on His word (Mark 16:15-20).

4. Seek wisdom: Ask for guidance (James 1:5).

5. Pray for boldness: Request courage to share (Eph 6:18-20).

_Key Prayers_

1. Ephesians 6:19-20 - "Pray that I may declare it boldly."

2. Acts 4:29-30 - "Grant us boldness to preach."

3. Psalm 67:2 - "Save and bless, that Your way may be known."

_Spiritual Disciplines_

1. Fasting: Deny self, focus on God.

2. Meditation: Reflect on scripture.

3. Worship: Magnify God's power.

4. Gratitude: Cultivate thankful heart.

5. Community: Surround yourself with believers.

_Reflection Questions_

1. What empowers you for evangelism and ministry?

2. How do you pray for others' salvation?

3. What promises sustain your ministry?

4. Who supports you in prayer?

5. How can you integrate prayer into your evangelism and ministry?

_Additional Resources_

1. "The Power of Prayer" by R.A. Torrey

2. "Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God" by J.I. Packer

3. "The Art of Prayer" by Kenneth Leech

Some other helpful verses to consider:

- Matthew 9:37-38

- Luke 10:2

- John 14:12-14

- Acts 13:2-3

- 1 Thessalonians 1:5

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- More Bible study resources

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- Devotional or reflection materials

- Historical context and background

- Comparative analysis with other biblical teachings

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